Prevalência de distúrbios menstruais em estudantes, professoras e funcionárias do Departamento de Enfermagem

Abstract

The menstrual disorders represent a group of clinical situations that are very prevalent in the practice of health professionals. Several risks to determine menstrual irregularities are not the results of gynecopathies or even of other diseases not related to the genital sphere. In view of the magnitude of the theme, the objective is to know a monthly menstrual prevalence in undergraduate, graduate, teachers and employees of the UFC Nursing Department. This was a cross-sectional study carried out from June to December 2016. A questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic data, gynecological-obstetric anamnesis and symptoms of the main menstrual disorders. The data was analyzed using the statistical program SPSS version 22.0 for Windows and the results of the research involving human beings were respected, as recommended by Resolution No. 466/12 and CAAE 60178316.5.0000.5054, opinion number 1,757,795. 113 women answered the questionnaire, aged between 17 and 59 years, a final sample of 106 women. 76.1% do not have a partner, 23.9% are married or in a stable union. 78.8% deny any episode of amenorrhea. 69.2% present painful menstruation. The mood lability was 81.5%, followed by fluid retention (swelling) 64.8%. Women of better socioeconomic status and higher education, have a higher prevalence of premenstrual syndrome, as they are more alert to cyclical changes in their body. It is perceived the vital importance of the nurse not only in the hospital environment, but also in the academy, since, being health professionals and need to know how to handle the other, classmate, teacher or employee, understand it as being complex that Is and act holistically in your daily caring.